THE SPA TRAVELLER AWARDS · ARCHIVE
The Spa Traveller Awards Winners
A preserved record of historic Spa Traveller award winners, retained for editorial and industry history.
A preserved record of The Spa Traveller’s historic award winners across wellness, destination spas, golf and spa, city retreats and spa-at-home.
Historic awards record
This page preserves winners published by The Spa Traveller during the awards programme’s first decade. It is an archive, not a current ranking: ownership, names, facilities, programmes and operating status may have changed. Verify present-day information directly before travelling or booking.
The Spa Traveller Awards—a benchmark for excellence within the spa industry.
Corporate wellness
- Best European Spa to Recharge: Anazoe Spa, Costa Navarino, Greece
- Best UK Spa to Recharge: Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal Spa
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Readers’ Choice: Best Wellness Spa
- Best Wellness Spa for Seniors: Dolder Grand, Zurich
- Best Wellness Spa: Asia-Pacific: Fivelements, Puri Ahimsa, Bali, Indonesia
- Best Wellness Spa: Australasia and South Pacific: Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
- Best Wellness Spa: Europe: Anazoe Spa, Costa Navarino, Greece
- Best Wellness Spa: Middle East and North Africa: Royal Mansour, Marrakesh, Morocco
- Best Wellness Spa: North America: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu, Hawaii, USA
- Best Wellness Spa: Southern Africa and Indian Ocean: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
- Best Wellness Spa: UK: Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal Spa
- Ultimate Wellness Spa: Farris Bad
Readers’ Choice: Golf and Spa
- Best for Golf and Spa—Africa and Indian Ocean: Spa My Blend by Clarins at Velaa Private Island
- Best for Golf and Spa—Europe: Anazoe Spa, Costa Navarino, Greece
- Best for Golf and Spa—UK: Fairmont St Andrews
Readers’ Choice: International
- Best International Family-Friendly Spa Hotel or Resort: Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh
- Best International Retreat for Solo Spa Travellers: Gaia Retreat & Spa
- Best International Spa for a Romantic Getaway: Spa My Blend by Clarins at Velaa Private Island
- Best International Spa Hotel or Resort—fewer than 50 rooms: Spa My Blend by Clarins at Velaa Private Island
- Best Natural and Thermae Spa Worldwide: Farris Bad
- Best New or Refurbished City Spa: The Spa at The Midland
- Best Spa Hotel or Resort—more than 50 rooms, Asia Pacific: Spa Cenvaree at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
- Best Spa Hotel or Resort—more than 50 rooms, Australasia and South Pacific: The Spa, Four Seasons, Bora Bora
- Best Spa Hotel or Resort—more than 50 rooms, Cyprus: Four Seasons Cyprus
- Best Spa Hotel or Resort—more than 50 rooms, Czech Republic: The Chateau Mcely
- Best Spa Hotel or Resort—more than 50 rooms, France: Four Seasons George V Paris
- Best Spa Hotel or Resort—more than 50 rooms, Greece: Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort
- Best Spa Hotel or Resort—more than 50 rooms, Italy: Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda
- Best Spa Hotel or Resort—more than 50 rooms, Middle East and North Africa: Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh
- Best Spa Hotel or Resort—more than 50 rooms, Scandinavia: Farris Bad
- Best Spa Hotel or Resort—more than 50 rooms, Switzerland: The Chedi Andermatt Spa
Readers’ Choice: Most Effective Spa-at-Home
- Most Effective Spa-at-Home Product Brand: ESPA
Readers’ Choice: Ski and Spa
- Best for Ski and Spa—Europe: The Chedi Andermatt Spa
Readers’ Choice: UK
City spa breaks and days
- Best City Spa Break—London: Spa Verta
- Best City Spa Break—Manchester: The Spa at The Midland
- Best City Spa Day—London: Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre at Café Royal
- Best City Spa Day—Manchester: The Spa at The Midland
Day spas
- Best Day Spa—London: The Spa in Dolphin Square
- Best Day Spa—Manchester: Bali Health Lounge
- Best Day Spa—North West: Titanic Spa
- Best Day Spa—Scotland: The Carrick Spa at Cameron House
- Best Day Spa—Wales: The Forum Spa at Celtic Manor Resort
- Best for a Spa Day—Midlands: Telford Hotel & Golf Resort Spa
- Best for a Spa Day—North West: Titanic Spa
- Best for a Spa Day—Scotland: The Carrick Spa at Cameron House
- Best for a Spa Day—Wales: The Forum Spa at Celtic Manor Resort
Dine and spa
- Best for Dine and Spa—London: St Pancras Spa
- Best for Dine and Spa—South East: B Spa at Brooklands Hotel
Spa breaks and hotel spas
- Best for Spa Breaks—North West: Titanic Spa
- Best for Spa Breaks—Scotland: The Carrick Spa at Cameron House
- Best Hotel Spa—London: Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre at Café Royal
- Best Hotel Spa—Manchester: The Spa at The Midland
- Best UK Day Spa with accommodation or hotel: Titanic Spa
- Best UK Family-Friendly Spa Resort: The Forum Spa at Celtic Manor Resort
- Best UK Hammam, Turkish Bath, Natural and Thermae Spa: The Spa in Dolphin Square
- Best UK Hotel Spa—fewer than 50 rooms: Lifehouse
- Best UK Hotel Spa—more than 50 rooms: The Forum Spa at Celtic Manor Resort
- Best UK Resort or Hotel for a Romantic Spa Break: The Spa at Four Seasons Hampshire
- Best UK Spa for Groups: The Forum Spa at Celtic Manor Resort and Titanic Spa
- Best UK Spa for Solo Travellers: Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal Spa
People
- Best Spa Manager—UK: Marieke Teagle, Spa Manager, The Forum Spa at Celtic Manor Resort
Readers’ Choice: Wellness
- Best Wellness Cuisine: Gaia Retreat & Spa
- Most Effective Corporate Burnout Recovery Programme: Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal Spa
- Most Effective De-stress Programme: Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda
- Most Effective Detox Programme: Farris Bad
- Most Effective Weight-Management Programme: Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal Spa
About the historic category names
Terms such as “detox”, “burnout recovery” and “weight management” reproduce the original award-category names. They do not constitute medical claims or current treatment recommendations. Seek qualified healthcare advice for symptoms, diagnosed conditions or weight-management support.
Current profiles from the archive
Revisit selected historic winners
- Anazoe Spa at Costa Navarino
- Gwinganna Retreat & Spa
- Fairmont Spa at Fairmont St Andrews
- Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda
- The Spa at Cameron House
- The Spa at Celtic Manor Resort
- Ragdale Hall Spa, Leicestershire
- Lifehouse Spa & Hotel
- Akasha at Hotel Café Royal
- The Spa at Four Seasons Hampshire
- Rena Spa at The Midland
- Brooklands Spa Hotel
- The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
- Dolphin House Spa at Dolphin Square (historic predecessor recognition)
- The Dolder Grand Spa
- Fivelements Ubud
- Spa Royal Mansour Marrakech
- Velaa Spa at Velaa Private Island
- The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh
- Gaia Retreat & Spa
- Te Mahana Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
- The Spa & Health Club at The Chedi Andermatt
- AyurMa at Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
- Farris Bad
- SPA Cenvaree Phuket
- Four Seasons Spa Cyprus
- Mcely Bouquet Spa at Chateau Mcely
- Le Spa at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
- Out of the Blue Resort & Spa, Crete
- River Wellbeing Spa at Hotel Rafayel
- Bali Health Lounge
- Titanic Spa
- The Spa at Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
- St Pancras Spa
These are current Find a Spa profiles. Historic award recognition does not imply a current award or unchanged ownership, facilities or service.
The Spa Traveller conclusion
The archive reflects the breadth of the awards programme—from landmark destination spas and emerging city retreats to specialist golf, ski and wellness experiences. It is preserved for editorial and industry history while the current Awards programme is presented separately.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these current award winners?
No. This is the preserved historic winners archive from the programme’s first decade.
Does inclusion mean a spa is still operating under the same name?
Not necessarily. Ownership, branding, facilities and operating status may have changed; verify directly before booking.
Where can I find the current Awards information?
Use The Spa Traveller Wellness Awards page linked above for the current programme and editorial context.